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New Update on my Voice Command Running Jacket project. The first update being that the entire project has essentially turned into a “Voice Command Directional Apparatus” module. I found this to be a better direction for the project as you can take the device and use it on almost anything that can sustain a balanced state while being shaken. Objects like a helmet, a jacket, a shirt it really doesn’t matter where you put it as long as the voice recognition Arduino modules can pick up your voice which works from about 15ft away.

Before I begin with my prototype I want to show you some of the really great products and ideas out there already, so there is a basis for my project. I hope what you’ll see is that each product has it’s advantages and disadvantages. Mine would be literally hands free, and the ability to use it in conjunction with different kinds of objects and situations makes it more versatile.

FIRST PRODUCT COMPARISON:
This product has similarities but, relies on the functionality to be stuffed into a sweatshirt
Dr. Leah Buechley used this device to test out her Lilypad – an Arduino designed for wearables and e-textiles. In this use the Lilypad powers a set of left and right turn LEDs as well as power and switch indicator LEDs on the jacket.

SECOND PRODUCT COMPARISON:
Seil Bag has been designed to display left and right signals, well actually various signals that the rider wants to display instead of using hand signals, it comes in the form of a backpack. There’s a small controller which can be used to transmit basic signals to LED display

Video of me putting the Voice Command Directional Apparatus on a Columbia Fleece, and simulating night time running.

Video of my beautiful wife wearing the Voice Command Directional Apparatus on a Columbia Fleece and being my first test subject. It took some convincing… but after calling me a dork a few times she agreed.

THE FUTURE OF THE PROJECT – PHASE 4

At this point I am going to start putting refined versions of this project and a few variations of it in the Fall Milwaukee Gallery Night. If you would like to see this project in person and have a drink with some exceptional people, stop down to Thirsty Boy in the thirdward.

I have also posted this project to quirky.com, Please vote on it. If you haven’t used quirky.com before check it out, it is like Kickstarter but better.

HERE ARE MY MOLESKIN SKETCHES – Showing the now modular apparatus being used in other situations.